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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 06:25 PM
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Anyone have any experience with RM Twinflow intake systems. Living in the Seattle area, water is a concern for me.
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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 06:30 PM
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The nice people in this forum will help you, but try a search for "intakes" that should do the trick :yesnod:
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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 06:57 PM
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I run one with a hood seal. It sits about the same level as the stock exhaust but the filters are exposed and outboard. Since the shroud isn't cut, I'm not really concerned. I do have the Z06 screens, though. I have run it in a pouring rain with no problems.

The trick on any C5, even with stock intake, is to stay away from puddles - even the owner's manual warns about this. It's the bottom breathers that I decided against for this reason but almost anything breathes better than stock. The Twinflow has a nice growl to it.

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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 08:26 PM
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I have it too... You will feel the HP gains the first time driving with it! No cutting the fan shroud and it installs in about 30-40 mins. No problems in the rain and it looks cool when you pop the hood.

I chose the RMTwin because I can go back to stock in 30mins if I have to and no alterations were made to the car! :yesnod:
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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 08:37 PM
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Likewise with the Donaldson. No cutting and can go back to stock if necessary. :yesnod:
I have it too... You will feel the HP gains the first time driving with it! No cutting the fan shroud and it installs in about 30-40 mins. No problems in the rain and it looks cool when you pop the hood.

I chose the RMTwin because I can go back to stock in 30mins if I have to and no alterations were made to the car! :yesnod:
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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 09:11 PM
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I have it and like it you can feel the difference, water shouldn't really be a concern...it looks cool but i would recommend the cold air screens with it :cheers:
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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 10:32 PM
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Robiferreti,
I don't know why, but I love to read your posts....who is she?


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Old Dec 30, 2001 | 11:26 PM
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Had one on my '99. Nice unit, well made, very easy to install.

You might see a couple forum posts about turbulent air. Ignore them, just bull manure. :rolleyes:
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Old Dec 31, 2001 | 12:03 AM
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Thanks for the info guys. You've been a real help.
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Old Dec 31, 2001 | 12:37 AM
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If you looking for a filter that doesn't require cutting the shroud, I'd pick the Donaldson LS6.

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Old Dec 31, 2001 | 05:18 AM
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[QUOTE]If you looking for a filter that doesn't require cutting the shroud, I'd pick the Donaldson LS6.

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Great filter, can't go wrong!
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Old Dec 31, 2001 | 01:56 PM
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I have had mine for one and a half years and never had any problems. Big SOTP difference and an easy install! :D
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Old Dec 31, 2001 | 02:00 PM
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Default Re: RM Twinflow (Tx99FRC)

Likewise with the Donaldson. No cutting and can go back to stock if necessary. :yesnod: I have it too... You will feel the HP gains the first time driving with it! No cutting the fan shroud and it installs in about 30-40 mins. No problems in the rain and it looks cool when you pop the hood.
The Donaldson Blackwing is less expensive and works great. Install is easy and it 'hang's higher than the twin flow, but, I would worry about water on either unless you 'swim' the Vette:)

Personally, I switched from the Twin-flow to the Vortex and noticed a great improvement.

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Old Dec 31, 2001 | 05:48 PM
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I switched from the twin flow to Donaldson. The blackwing made a very noticeable difference...I think it was greater than stock to twin flow. :chevy
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Old Dec 31, 2001 | 06:44 PM
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I had the twin flow on my 99 coupe and thought it was well made and made a SOTP difference. Switched to the Halltech TRIC and was very impressed by the gain of the TRIC over the twinflow.

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I have it too... You will feel the HP gains the first time driving with it! No cutting the fan shroud and it installs in about 30-40 mins. No problems in the rain and it looks cool when you pop the hood.

I chose the RMTwin because I can go back to stock in 30mins if I have to and no alterations were made to the car! :yesnod:
Double ditto!!!! :D
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P.S. Here's a pic of my motor with the Twin Flow installed. This pic is a little outdated as it doesn't show my new DYI custom painted fuel rail covers ;)

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